Hight Number 5
Key Takeaway
Hight Number 5 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 82.6% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 750 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00096 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DON HIGHT
Private
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Low Hazard 27 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Hight Number 5?
Hight Number 5 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Hight Number 5?
Hight Number 5 is owned by DON HIGHT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hight Number 5 built?
Hight Number 5 was completed in 1948, making it 78 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Hight Number 5?
Hight Number 5 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hight Number 5?
Hight Number 5 has a dam height of 29 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.